Manu Ginobili, Jordan Hill

Robert Gauthier / Los Angeles Times

Lakers center Jordan Hill blocks a shot by Spurs guard Manu Ginobili in a playoff game in April. Hill could be left on the outside if the Lakers try to get under the luxury tax salary threshold for the upcoming season.

Lakers center Jordan Hill blocks a shot by Spurs guard Manu Ginobili in a playoff game in April. Hill could be left on the outside if the Lakers try to get under the luxury tax salary threshold for the upcoming season. (Robert Gauthier / Los Angeles Times)

Lakers center Jordan Hill blocks a shot by Spurs guard Manu Ginobili in a playoff game in April. Hill could be left on the outside if the Lakers try to get under the luxury tax salary threshold for the upcoming season.